Planting models and mulching material strategies to reduce bundle sheath cell leakage and improve photosynthetic capacity and maize production in semi-arid climate
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10611-8
Abstract: Better understanding of soil water storage and photosynthetic regulation of maize production will be useful to develop a water-saving strategy in rain-fed conditions. Therefore, maize crop was grown under the different cultivation practices for analyzed… read more here.
Keywords: bundle sheath; capacity; photosynthetic capacity; maize production ... See more keywords
Adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices and their influence on the technical efficiency of maize production under extreme weather events
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102322
Abstract: Abstract Malawi experiences frequent and intense extreme weather events that affect rain-fed household maize production. Thus, households have adopted various climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices to cushion maize production from the adverse effects of extreme weather… read more here.
Keywords: production; adoption; technical efficiency; maize production ... See more keywords
Nutrient management and cultivation techniques affect maize production through regulating greenhouse gas intensity and carbon budget under semi-arid climate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124197
Abstract: Abstract Plastic film mulching can deplete soil organic carbon (SOC) stock but increase GHG emissions. But, few research works have focused on combined effect of cultivation techniques and nitrogen applications on the greenhouse gas intensity… read more here.
Keywords: film mulching; plastic film; production; maize production ... See more keywords
Mitigating global warming potential while coordinating economic benefits by optimizing irrigation managements in maize production.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113474
Abstract: China is the second largest irrigated country in the world. Increasing irrigation intensity costs more water and energy, and produces more greenhouse gas (GHG). In the present study, the responses of maize economic and environmental… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; warming potential; maize production; study ... See more keywords
ICT4Agroecology part II: outcomes for maize production systems
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DOI: 10.1080/21683565.2024.2314048
Abstract: ABSTRACT Agroecology is gaining increased attention by experts and global organizations; however, it’s practical application in the field remains understudied, particularly in developing countries. Here, we aimed to evaluate common agroecological practices at three sites… read more here.
Keywords: systems ict4agroecology; part outcomes; ict4agroecology part; maize production ... See more keywords
Agroforestry adoption and its influence on soil quality under smallholder maize production systems in western Kenya
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DOI: 10.1101/2024.10.25.620197
Abstract: Agroforestry, a sustainable land use practice was-introduced in western Kenya in the early 1990’s as a soil fertility replenishment strategy alongside other multiple benefits. Since then, effect of the practice on soil quality is seldom… read more here.
Keywords: adoption; agroforestry adoption; soil; maize production ... See more keywords
Optimizing genotype-environment-management interactions to ensure silage maize production in the Chinese Maize Belt
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DOI: 10.3354/cr01599
Abstract: Grain maize production exceeds the demand for grain maize in China. Methods for harvesting good-quality silage maize urgently need a theoretical basis and reference data in order to ensure its benefits to farmers. However, research… read more here.
Keywords: maize production; silage; genotype environment; management ... See more keywords
Usage and Impacts of Technologies and Management Practices in Ethiopian Smallholder Maize Production
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DOI: 10.3390/agriculture11100938
Abstract: Maize yields can be improved through many individual technologies and management practices, but the full realization of potential benefits is generally understood to require integrated use of complementary practices. We employed two years of survey… read more here.
Keywords: technologies management; maize production; management; practices ethiopian ... See more keywords
Farmers’ Perceptions of Maize Production Constraints and the Effects of Push–Pull Technology on Soil Fertility, Pest Infestation, and Maize Yield in Southwest Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14030381
Abstract: This study aimed to analyze farmers’ perceptions of maize production constraints and determine the effects of push–pull technology (PPT) on crop yield, pest control, and improving soil fertility status. Increasing fertilizer prices and pesticide prices,… read more here.
Keywords: soil fertility; yield; production constraints; soil ... See more keywords
Energy Efficiency of Maize Production Technology: Evidence from Polish Farms
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DOI: 10.3390/en14010170
Abstract: The purpose of this work is to determine the impact of selected silage maize cultivation technologies, including energy inputs in the production chain (cultivation, harvesting, heap placing), on energy efficiency. The analysis of energy inputs,… read more here.
Keywords: maize production; silage maize; energy efficiency; energy ... See more keywords
Optimizing Agronomic, Environmental, Health and Economic Performances in Summer Maize Production through Fertilizer Nitrogen Management Strategies
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DOI: 10.3390/plants12071490
Abstract: Although nitrogen (N) fertilizer application plays an essential role in improving crop productivity, an inappropriate management can result in negative impacts on environment and human health. To break this dilemma, a 12-year field experiment (2008–2019)… read more here.
Keywords: management; health; summer maize; maize production ... See more keywords